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Salamis Cruises - Egypt Excursion
Optional Excursion - Classic Cairo
Currently only available combined with the
Cairo and Nile River Excursion below
We
will drive along the river Nile to
the southern part of its delta to
visit Cairo, the homeland of the
legendary Pharaohs. Our first visit
is at the world known Egyptian
National museum and the world famous
and most valuable collection of artifacts, the Tutankamons’
treasures.
Our next visit will be at the only
remaining Wonder of the World, the
majestic Pyramids. Arriving at the
Giza Plateau, time is provided to
explore the Pyramid of Chephren and
get acquainted with the magnitude
and beauty of the Egyptian heritage.
Then we will proceed to the great
Sphinx, the truly mysterious marvel
that guards the Pyramids since the
days of ancient Egypt. To conclude
our day, we will visit a papyrus
factory, where you can observe the
delicate skills that go into making
it and limited time will be provided
for souvenir shopping. |
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Optional Excursion -
Cairo & Nile River, the
lifeline of Egypt
In
addition to all visits included in the Cairo
Classic Excursion, enrich your day with a
cruise on the Nile. The river Nile is
Egypt’s lifeline for millenniums, being the
most renowned river in history and the
longest in the world. While enjoying a
buffet lunch and an oriental belly dancing
show on a luxurious river boat, we will
glide you through the heart of bustling
Cairo and the cities gracious monuments,
buildings and tombs established by the
Pharaohs and nobles over the centuries, in
an effort to immortalize themselves. |
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The excursion to Egypt price is
83 Euros for adults
and 41.50 Euros for children under 12.
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